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Last update: 3/2/09

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BEWARE Adware, Spyware and how to remove

Help With Parasite, Viruses and Other Security Issues

From OptOut to Net Filter Steve Gibson records the history

 BitDefender
Free Scan

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Excellent Antivirus, small footprint, low drain on system, and it works.
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NOD32 30 day trial.

NOD32 Awards

For NOD32 paid version

Read: Bonzi is Bad

  Former US Senator Fritz Hollings protects spyware. [2002]
  Read it to believe it

Senate Passes Spyware Bill [2005]About time...

  What the heck is Alexa?   Click here to see if you think it is a good thing? 

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 *IM_PEEVED'S* UTILITY Picks

*RECOMMENDED*
*
SpyBot S&D HERE
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For finding and removing Spyware, Adware and Tracking Cookies)

All New Version * Ad-aware SE  HERE (Finds and removes Spy Ware and spy cookies.)

* SpywareBlaster Here Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software!
* StartupCop HERE  Manages your computers startup programs

* EndItAll2 HERE
An great way to temporarily end apps. running in the background.

* CookieViewer HERE (Finds and removes cookies on your computer.)

* Gibson's Security Freeware: SecurAble

Karen's Power Tools
Karen's Newsletter


 


OnComputers WebPage

 

 

Online Safe Online Smart

Beware of Banners that flash and say Your Computer Is At Risk. After Downloading their trial version software, it gives a false positive so you will buy.
 
  Got am Email Warning?

Defeat the Browser Hijacker
Disturbing trend by malicious web sites and malware/software

Key Logger Virus Hides In Email
invades by just clicking a link in an email.

ALERT! KaZaA 
SNEAKWARE STIRS INSIDE PC
Return of the PC Snatchers

***More***

  • Security and Privacy Center For ICQ

    Safe Emailing and Smart Setup

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In 2008 Safe Computing has come to this...

  • Never open unexpected attachments, especially if from a friend.
  • Tell your e-mail friends that you don't open attachments unless they follow safe computing rules.  Insist that the body of the email explains what is in the attachment, contains your  name and the name of the sender. 
  • Don't click links in email/spam out of curiosity  
  • Set your Email program to send images and forwards "inline" instead of as an attachment.
  • Get your Microsoft updates and security patches.
  • Always have your updated Anti Virus running and your Firewall on while online.

  • Install Anti Virus Software, be sure it is enabled, and update it frequently.
  • Setup your computer for better security, CLICK HERE
  • And to show all file extensions you receive in email
    Win98
    Win 2000/ME/XP  Vista plus Win98 and NT
  • Stop drive-by installs to your computer by deselecting  "Install On Demand" in Internet Explorer's, Tools, Internet Options, Advanced Tab. Read CNet Article
  • In Netscape disable SmartUpdateOpen Messenger, Edit Menu, Preferences, Advanced, SmartUpdate.  Now Uncheck the SmartUpdate boxes.
     

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    How Secure Are You and Your Computer Online?

  • Check Your Ports At Shields UP [click Proceed button]
  • Check Your PC's Security At BROWSER SPY
     
  • Anonymous Surfing    
    Be Careful with Anonymous Surfing.  Some are not ethical and can capture passwords etc.  But some are useful for privacy.  I would not use one for logging into passworded sites, banking, or where secure transactions are made.
  • TOR
  • The Cloak
  • Megaproxy free
  • Proxify
  • Stay Invisible Daily updated proxy related information and tools. [not tested but has information]
  • GhostStuf [not free]
  • Megaproxy [Not free]
  • Cotse Proxy service.  Preferred but not free

Personal Firewall Info
About Personal Firewalls

Zone Alarm Free Firewall CLICK for Zone Alarm    Personal Firewall FREE for home use 

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GeekTools Trace route and WhoIs lookup
SamSpade IP Trace  Click

Last Updated January 2009



YOUR TRUST SHOULD BE GIVEN TO FRIENDS THAT YOU KNOW IN REAL LIFE 

Perverts caught and published here
http://www.perverted-justice.com

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Keep YOUR Kids SAFE

See PeeJ's Guide
At  perverted-justice.com   Family Watchdog

Do You Know how to protect them?

WiredKids.org a parents guide to keeping kids safe.

GET NET WISE
http://www.getnetwise.com

*PARENT ALERT*
You must be aware of what your child is doing online.  

SEE...A list of perverts caught soliciting young girls for sex talk and a date.
perverted-justice.com

 

Missing and exploited children
 

REPORT CHILD PORN

 Is there a sex offender in your NEIGHBORHOOD?

National Criminal Check Database

   Viruses, Malware

McAfee says:
"
A user does not need to run a VBScript file, or read an email message to infected your computer; it spreads over open network shares."  

Close you ports with
a personal firewall!!

[See center section for Firewall links]

* Keep your anti- virus software updated.

* Windows Users, Download those Microsoft patches and updates.   

* MS Patches protect from security holes in the technology.   

 AntiVirus Software
McAfee, Stinger, Norton's Symantec, BitDefender, AVG Free AVAST
About Stinger: Stinger is a small utility that sits on your desktop.  It does not run in the  back-ground.  It does not update automatically. It's an extra anti virus to use when needed. Get It

Security Forum

**AUMHA Forums** Help with Parasite, Viruses and Other Security Issues
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Trend Micro Scan


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MyNetWatchman
  Firewall Report Tools VisualZone


DoS help Intrusion and Attack  Center

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SECURITY NEWSGROUPs 

With OE or Netscape open  Click
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Got a tech question about anything computers? I recommend this newsgroup called "OnComputers". 

Just click HERE with Outlook Express or Netscape Mail open and it will auto load.

 

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